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Almost all (93%) of 1,061 Scots surveyed by smoking awareness organisation Ash Scotland said they support such measures.

93 per cent of Scots back smoking bans in playgrounds and school grounds

Ninety-three per cent of Scots back extending smoke-free rules to schools and play areas, as Ash Scotland urges action to protect children from second-hand smoke.

The new rules will make it illegal for under-18s to purchase pouches, strips and pearls, and any herbal products that can be smoked.

The new rules will make it illegal for under-18s to purchase pouches, strips and pearls, and any herbal products that can be smoked.

Scotland bans under-18s from buying all nicotine and herbal smoking products

The number of people who smoke in Edinburgh has halved in the last decade

The number of people who smoke in Edinburgh has halved in the last decade

Number of Edinburgh smokers drops by 49 per cent in a decade

Scottish Government

Government urged to do more over 'alarmingly high' smoking deaths in Scotland

Scotland became the first part of the UK to ban smoking in enclosed public places in March 2006

Scotland became the first part of the UK to ban smoking in enclosed public places in March 2006

Second-hand smoke exposure down 96 per cent since Scotland's smoking ban, study shows

Should we introduce permits for campervans on the NC500?

Should we introduce permits for campervans on the NC500?

Want to reduce the campervan menace? Why not enforce the legislation?

Jenni Minto, Minister for Public Health and Women's Health

Jenni Minto, Minister for Public Health and Women's Health

Scottish Government

Snus-style pouches will be included in ‘smokefree generation’ law, says minister

Legislation preventing smoking in homes with children could help bring about ‘real change’, an academic has argued

Legislation preventing smoking in homes with children could help bring about ‘real change’, an academic has argued

Scots academic calls for ban on smoking in homes with children

Researchers studied more than half a million people across the UK to understand the effects of smoking in pregnancy (PA)

Researchers studied more than half a million people across the UK to understand the effects of smoking in pregnancy (PA)

Aberdeen University

Genes linked to smoking in pregnancy identified in new study

The Scottish Grocers' Federation said the Tobacco and Vapes Bill could lead to an explosion in illicit trade.

The Scottish Grocers' Federation said the Tobacco and Vapes Bill could lead to an explosion in illicit trade.

Generational smoking ban could be 'breaking point' for small retailers

Professor Judith Mackay (inset) said Hong Kong had achieved a significant reduction in its smoking rates without promoting e-cigarettes for cessation

Professor Judith Mackay (inset) said Hong Kong had achieved a significant reduction in its smoking rates without promoting e-cigarettes for cessation

Tobacco control expert says vapes should not be promoted to smokers trying to quit

Smoking could cause almost 30,000 cases of cancer

Smoking could cause almost 30,000 cases of cancer

Charity warns smoking could cause almost 30,000 cancer cases in next five years

Scottish Liberal Democrat members have opposed the introduction of an escalating age limit on the purchase of tobacco products during their conference today after their leader named the rolling age limit

Scottish Liberal Democrat members have opposed the introduction of an escalating age limit on the purchase of tobacco products during their conference today after their leader named the rolling age limit

Scottish Liberal Democrats

Scottish Lib Dems oppose escalating age limit on purchasing tobacco

Are Rishi Sunak's tobacco plans already doomed to go up in smoke?

Are Rishi Sunak's tobacco plans already doomed to go up in smoke?

Are Rishi Sunak's tobacco plans already doomed to go up in smoke?

Vaping among the young is on the rise

Vaping among the young is on the rise

Jeremy Hunt unveils new vape tax and hikes cigarettes prices by 40p a pack